Monday, August 15, 2011
DPW collection crews will begin their work at 6 am to avoid health or environmental issues.
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(Washington, DC) In light of a five-day forecast with highs ranging from 82 – 87 degrees, The DC Department of Public Works announced that its trash and recycling crews will begin their collections at the regular time, 7 am, throughout the week of August 15.
During the summer, when the temperature is predicted to be 90 degrees or higher or the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments announces unhealthy air quality (Code Orange or Code Red days), DPW collection crews begin their work at 6 am to avoid health or environmental issues.